Sumatra Flood Recovery Progress, Downpour Mitigation and River Management Urgently Needed
Indonesia's Interior Minister reported steady progress in recovery from flood and landslide disasters in Sumatra. However, ongoing heavy rains and river sedimentation pose risks of further floods, necessitating accelerated river management.
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